Railroad Commission of Texas
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RRC Commissioners Assess More Than $1.3 Million in Penalties
AUSTIN - The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $1,346,019 in enforcement docket fines against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ open meeting on Wednesday. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline safety.
Master default orders for operators that failed to appear at Commission enforcement proceedings can be found on the RRC Hearings Division web page.
Master Agreed Orders in which operators were ordered to come into compliance with Commission rules can be found on the RRC General Counsel web page.
Below is a summary table of fines assessed.
| Fine Amounts | |
|---|---|
|
Fines Assessed in Master Default Orders |
$131,399 |
|
Fines Assessed in Master Agreed Orders |
$1,214,620 |
|
Total Fines Assessed |
$1,346,019 |
In the absence of timely motions for rehearing, decisions are final as stated in these final orders.
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